Clinical Audit: ADHD and Sleep Dysfunction

About The Course

This clinical audit explores ADHD and sleep dysfunction through evidence-based assessment and management. Participants will apply the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycle to identify gaps, measure performance, and enhance outcomes in managing sleep-related difficulties in ADHD. Designed for mental health professionals, the course supports reflective practice, strengthens clinical confidence, and promotes quality improvement in managing sleep dysfunction in individuals with ADHD.

Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:

• Psychiatrists
• General Practitioners (GPs)
• Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNPs)
• Psychologists
• Mental health professionals
• Clinicians working in or expanding into psychiatry and mental health care

Accreditation Information:

• Psychiatry Accreditation: This course is available for self-accreditation with the RANZCP and other relevant psychiatric and mental health organisations.
• GP Accreditation: The course is RACGP, ACRRM, and GPMHSC accredited for general practitioners.

What You'll Learn

• Identify undiagnosed and/or untreated sleep-related symptoms in association with ADHD
• Use the Plan, Do Study, Act model and audit cycle to conduct a clinical audit with 5 patients
• Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines to the assessment and diagnosis of sleep dysfunction in people with ADHD
• Identify and describe current pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to treat and manage comorbid sleep dysfunction in ADHD
• Develop some clear actions for quality improvement in relation to your practice as per the PDSA audit cycle

Course Programme

1 Units | 3 Modules | 6 hours total length

Course Description

Clinical Audit: ADHD and Sleep Dysfunction

Sleep disturbance is one of the most common yet under-recognised comorbidities in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Sleep dysfunction is highly prevalent among individuals with ADHD, with bidirectional effects on attention, emotion, and behaviour. This clinical audit on ADHD and sleep dysfunction provides a structured framework for clinicians to evaluate, measure, and enhance their approach to identifying and managing sleep-related difficulties in this population.

Through reflective practice and evidence-based learning, participants will gain practical insights into the complexities of ADHD and sleep disorders, strengthening diagnostic precision, improving treatment outcomes, and supporting measurable quality improvement in clinical care. The course takes approximately five hours to complete and is designed as an interactive clinical audit activity that fosters reflective learning and professional growth.

What the Course Covers

The PDSA Quality Improvement Cycle

Participants explore the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) model, a systematic, evidence-based approach to quality improvement. The module guides clinicians through each stage of the cycle — planning objectives, collecting and analysing data, comparing results, and implementing actionable change, thereby reinforcing the principles of effective planning, measuring performance, implementing change, and sustaining improvements.

Insomnia versus Sleep Dissatisfaction

This module helps clinicians distinguish insomnia from sleep dissatisfaction and identify key behavioural, biological, and psychosocial contributors to sleep dysfunction in ADHD. Participants will reflect on their practice, evaluate challenges, and understand how disrupted sleep patterns can amplify ADHD symptoms and impair daily functioning.

Assessment, Management, and Audit Completion

Clinicians will conduct a practical audit involving five patients, applying evidence-based assessment tools, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and clinical benchmarks. The module encourages participants to reflect on their findings, measure outcomes, and develop targeted strategies for improvement — translating evidence into sustainable clinical change.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify undiagnosed and untreated sleep-related symptoms associated with ADHD
• Use the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) model to conduct a clinical audit with five patients
• Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines to the assessment and diagnosis of sleep dysfunction in ADHD
• Describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to treat and manage comorbid sleep dysfunction in ADHD
• Develop clear, actionable steps for quality improvement in clinical practice as per the PDSA audit cycle

Enrol in this Clinical Audit on ADHD and Sleep Dysfunction to strengthen your clinical insight, refine your practice, and drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes through evidence-based care.

Participants receive a completion certificate and 6 CPD hours upon completion. (EA 1, MO 5)

While our Academy members enjoy exclusive access to a range of courses and webinars (including this course) with their annual membership, we’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase it individually!

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Clinical Audit: ADHD and Sleep Dysfunction: For Psychiatrists

Clinical Audit: ADHD and Sleep Dysfunction: For General Practitioners

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Deepen your understanding of ADHD and sleep dysfunction through a clinical audit. Apply evidence-based strategies to assess, manage, and improve care for individuals with ADHD using the PDSA framework.